Gerald M. "Shorty" Reeves, Sr.

1934 ∼ 2022

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Gerald M. Reeves, Sr., affectionately known by many as “Shorty” 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Shorty was born in Jacksonville, Texas on May 8, 1934, to the late Cornelius Walker Reeves and Charlcie Barron Reeves.

Shorty was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from DuPont after sixteen years of service. Shorty was a simple man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching both the Dallas Cowboys and Western shows. He also enjoyed spending time at the beach and visiting the Casinos with friends. Shorty will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Shorty is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillie Jo Roccaforte Reeves; son, Gerald M. Reeves, Jr.; brothers, Robert Reeves and Eugene Travis Reeves; and sister, Garvis Reeves Bilton.

Those left behind to cherish Shorty’s memory are his daughter, Judy Morrison and her husband, Jerry of Lumberton, TX; grandchildren, Heather Reeves-Placette and her husband, Richard; Dr. Justin Morrison and his wife, Britney; Jeremy Reeves and his wife, Paige; Jana Zant and her husband, Casey; great grandchildren, Paisley Reeves, Hunter Reeves, Hunter Morrison, Tucker Morrison, Tyler Morrison, Cooper Zant and Carter Zant; sister, Ginger Reeves Walker McBee and her son, Gary Walker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The Reeves family would like to give special thanks to Tony and Nancy Resendez for being such sweet angels. Nancy was like a daughter, and both were always there for our family. Tony and Nancy will always have a special place in our hearts and in heaven.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Serving as pallbearers, Jeremy Reeves, Hunter Reeves, Justin Morrison, Hunter Morrison, Tucker Morrison, Tyler Morrison, Casey Zant, Cooper Zant, Carter Zant and Richard Placette.

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Ronnie Nicotre March 24, 2022

Shorty, Your friendly smile and great attitude will be missed. My prayers are with the Reeves family. Ronnie Nicotre

Lee Martin March 23, 2022

Prayers and condolences to the Reeves Family. I grew up 1 house down from the Reeves and me and Gerald became best friends when we moved from Pt Neches to Nederland when I was in the 3rd grade. The Reeves and Roccafortes treated me like I was part of the family. Shorty could fix anything. We delivered TV's he repaired and Mr Roccaforte would drive us. Me and Gerald were the muscle. We got paid a few dollars and every Friday night we got a bonus of Dairy Queen pretty much anything we wanted. He helped us build a clubhouse next to the TV shop in the backyard and most of the wood was supplied from the new houses on 36th st. Let's just say most of it was scrap! We got it up 3 stories till the city of Nederland made us take the top lookout tower off! When we turned 15 we started working on cars and we got home from school and Shorty had towed home a 65 Chevelle body home with no motor or trans and we started getting parts. We found a 396 and 4 speed out of a car my brothers friend had wrecked for $150! He said that's a pretty powerful motor but was too cheap to pass up. I think it had 30,000 miles on it. We dropped it in with both of our dad's helped us and that thing would fly! I have nothing but great memories growing up next to them on 35th st. We never went hungry because there was always lot's of Italian food cooking in that kitchen! They also had the first Microwave Oven on the street! I remember it was called a Radar Range. Oh yeah before we took the 3rd story off of the clubhouse we jumped off of it onto the trampoline and a couple of us ended up in the neighbors backyard. Shorty caught us but he just shook his head and gave us that grin and said don't hurt yourselves! RIP Mr Reeves (Shorty).

Kay Decuir March 22, 2022

All of our love and prayers for the Reeves Family, who we cherish deeply. God bless you all.....

Melancon'S Funeral Home March 22, 2022

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Gerald M. "Shorty" Reeves, Sr.

Nancy Resendez March 22, 2022

All of my fondest memories are with this family. We will miss Shorty and his sweet smile and quick witted sense of humor. Thank you for allowing us to be a “family member. “ The heart remembers always:heart: It has been a privilege and honor to be on his journey in life. Nancy and Tony Resendez

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schedule Friday, March 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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